Care Management Services ~

Special Care services specializes in aging in place within your home and community, as well as Alzheimer's and Dementia care.

Special Care Services is an independent agency with no affiliation to any hospital or healthcare organization. For this reason, we are able to provide unbiased recommendations which are for your best interest.

Special Care Services' team of Care Managers and Associate Care Managers are highly trained, skilled professionals dedicated to promoting an optimal quality of life for older adults. Our Care Mangers will meet with the family and older adult to develop and monitor a plan of care which will maximize independence, well-being and dignity of the client. Our goal is to ensure your loved one receives the most appropriate services in the most cost efficient manner, while honoring the individual's autonomy and self-determination.

When living at home is no longer an option, Special Care Services is available to assist with finding alternative living options and will facilitate all aspects the move.

Special Care Services offers a client-centered approach that guides families through the maze of service providers and through difficult decisions. Our Care Managers will support you in many ways including providing the following:

Assessment – creating a comprehensive assessment of needs and preferences and making recommendations about all available resources.

Monitoring – services and service providers.

Problem Solving – whatever your options, we will help you choose what works best for you.

Planning – for next steps and the future we understand the big picture and never lose sight of the details.

Education – helping client and family members understand options.

Advocacy – helping to ensure that client needs are understood and heard.

Special Care Services has helped many families navigate the challenges of making decisions about care, finances, driving, living arrangements, and more. We want to help you too. We are privileged to do the work we do, and would welcome the opportunity to work with your family.

Care Management FAQ ~

What is a Professional Geriatric Care Manager?

AGeriatric Care Manager is a health and human services specialist who is a guide, advocate, and resource for families caring for older relatives.

TheGeriatric Care Managermay be trained in any of a number of fields related to long-term care. These include nursing, gerontology, social work, psychology, and other allied health professions, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.

TheGeriatric Care Managerassists older adults and persons with disabilities reach their maximum functional potential. The individual's independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed.

Geriatric Care Managershave extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in their communities.

One call to a Geriatric Care Manager will connect you with the appropriate services.

Special Care Services has helped many families navigate the challenges of making decisions about care, finances, driving, living arrangements, and more. We want to help you too. We are privileged to do the work we do, and would welcome the opportunity to work with your family.